Grade 4-5 Tricky Spelling Words Handwriting Practice
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Grade 4-5 Tricky Spelling Words Handwriting Practice" is written for 4th Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 9-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
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Tricky spelling words handwriting practice for 4th to 5th grade: copy 30 commonly misspelled words 3 times, then use them in sentences. Part of our spelling collection.
How do I use this resource?
Students notice the tricky part, copy the word and then use it. Use for handwriting practice, a weekly spelling routine or early finisher work.
What students will practice
- Practices copying tricky spelling words such as accommodate, definitely, rhythm, restaurant and February 3 times.
- Builds spelling by noticing the purple tricky part, then writing 6 sentences that use 2 bank words each and underlining them.
- Works for 4th and 5th grade as handwriting practice, a weekly spelling routine or early finisher work.
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FAQ
How do I use the Grade 4-5 Tricky Spelling Words Handwriting Practice?
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Students notice the tricky part, copy the word and then use it. Use for handwriting practice, a weekly spelling routine or early finisher work.
What is the Grade 4-5 Tricky Spelling Words Handwriting Practice?
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Four pages after the cover. Three pages each list 10 words with the tricky part in purple to copy neatly 3 times, such as accommodate, definitely, rhythm, restaurant, February and conscience. The last page has a word bank and 6 sentences to write, using 2 words from the bank in each and underlining them.
Can I use the Grade 4-5 Tricky Spelling Words Handwriting Practice at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 4th Grade to 5th Grade spelling lists, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many words are on each 4th grade list?
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10 words a week for 36 weeks, a full school year.
How are the 4th grade spelling lists organized?
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One pattern a week: vowel patterns in longer words, homophones, prefixes and suffixes in weeks 1 to 12, more suffixes, Greek and Latin roots and word endings in weeks 13 to 24, then subject area words, ei and ie, double consonants and three-syllable words in weeks 25 to 36.
Is there a 4th grade spelling test?
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Yes. Every weekly page has the take-home list of 10 4th grade words at the top and a numbered spelling test below a cut line, ready for Friday.
How do I use the 4th grade spelling lists through the week?
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Send the list home on Monday, practice the pattern in class during the week, and give the test on Friday. Keep a few minutes each day for reading and writing the words in sentences.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 4th Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Spelling Lists |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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